Therapist

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing counseling services to victims of sexual trauma.JOB OBJECTIVES
I. Client Services
a. Provide evidence based individual, family and group counseling to youth with sexual behavior problems, survivors of sexual violence and significant others at MOCSA offices and outreach sites.
b. Provide case management including coordination of services with child protective, legal and community collaterals.
c. Complete all client documentation.
d. Participate in collaborative meetings with external professionals.
II. Crisis Intervention
a. Provide back-up support for 24-Hour Crisis Line, hospital advocacy and law enforcement advocacy.
The responsibilities described represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to do all assigned responsibilities.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Minimum Qualifications
License or eligibility for a provisional license in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.
Preferred Qualifications
Training and or certification in Evidence Based Practices such as EMDR, TF-CBT, or CPT or registration as a Play Therapist. Bilingual Spanish.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Physical Demands
Work is typically performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this
job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person
and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office
equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written
and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents;
analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; use math and mathematical
reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills;
perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive
deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with faculty, staff, administration,
funders, and others encountered in the course of work.WORK HOURS
This is a full-time position; business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. Therapists have flexible scheduling options requiring at least two evenings weekly.
Occasional weekend work may be required as job duties demand.TRAVEL
Regular travel throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area to perform counseling and
outreach services.BENEFITS
Vacation, Holiday, Sick Pay, Medical, Dental, Life, Long-term Disability Insurance, 403(b)
and Cafeteria program. The salary range for this position is $38,000 - $48,000 DOE.
MOCSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and supporting a
diverse staff.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSPlease submit a cover letter and resume via OnePoint.